DEN
Denver
United States
12,420 km
7,717 miles
TCZ
Tengchong
China
Distance
12,420 km
7,717 mi / 6,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
337°
north northwest

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DEN TCZ
Airport Name Denver International Airport Tengchong Tuofeng Airport
IATA Code DEN TCZ
ICAO Code KDEN ZUTC
City Denver Tengchong
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,434 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 24.940000, 98.490000

Denver (DEN) to Tengchong (TCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) in Tengchong, China is 12,420 kilometers (7,717 miles / 6,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Denver, it's 18:40 in Tengchong. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tengchong (TCZ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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